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How to get fromLubbock to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LBB - DSM
    4h 53m
    $175–743

  2. Drive 883.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lubbock to Des Moinescar car 883.5 mi
    14h 8m
    $162–233

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 59m
    $164–300

  4. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2245
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    25h
    $188–365

  5. Bus via Denver #2

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    25h 30m
    $259–385

Lubbock to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Des Moines via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 19h 59m.

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